The
Independence class of littoral combat ships (LCS)
is General Dynamics and Austal's design proposal
to the US Navy's requirement for the LCS class ships.
The LCS concept emphasizes speed and modularity
thanks to its flexible mission module spaces. According
to US Navy, the LCS is "envisioned to be a
networked, agile, stealthy surface combatant capable
of defeating anti-access and asymmetric threats
in the littorals."

The
Freedom class of littoral combat ships (LCS) is
Lockheed Martin's design proposal to the US Navy's
requirement for the LCS class ships. The LCS concept
emphasizes speed and modularity thanks to its flexible
mission module spaces. According to US Navy, the
LCS is "envisioned to be a networked, agile,
stealthy surface combatant capable of defeating
anti-access and asymmetric threats in the littorals."